Public Health and Safety Specialist

Department

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (UA-ENHS-IUBLA)

• Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and the safety of all faculty, staff, students, and visitors by conducting and documenting regular safety inspections of facilities on IU campuses.
• Determines deviations, educates on corrective actions, establishes a schedule for compliance and conducts follow-up investigations, as necessary.
• Responds to health/sanitation inquiries and complaints from the general public, IU faculty, staff, students, and visitors, and provides related technical advice, including but not limited to: providing information, referrals, and/or assistance as appropriate.
• Conducts training and education of stakeholders on various public health related topics.
• Processes Temporary Event Food Service Applications for IUBloomington and regional campuses.
• Collects environmental (animal, food, liquid waste, water) samples, maintains chain of custody, submits sample to the appropriate lab for analysis; performs interpretation of lab results and devises corrective actions, as applicable.
• Reviews construction plans for retail food service establishments; performs on-site construction/renovation consultation on approved projects.
• Maintains public record files including maintaining accurate and detailed files of all inspections, complaints, and related documents.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in public health, environmental health, science, or closely related field)

• 2 years of environmental health and safety or related experience

• Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon Date of Hire
• Certified Food Safety Manager as recognized by Title 410 IAC7-22:
  Certification of Food Handler Requirements within 1 Year From Date of Hire
• Category 7A Certified Pesticide Applicator License within 1 Year From Date of Hire
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) as recognized by the National Swimming Pool Foundation within 1 Year From Date of Hire
• Register as an instructor and proctor for an accredited Certified Food Safety Manager course within 1 Year From Date of Hire

• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Demonstrates customer service skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one'sself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and organisms. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections.

The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Travel to other campuses and sites (Indianapolis, regional campuses, etc.) is required in support of campus operations and the department's obligations under the Partnership Agreement.

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IUBenefit Programs Brochure.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination which includes contact information.